Hill’s performance in his first career start proved there is plenty of life in the Aggies’ offense without Manziel, a Heisman Trophy winner and first-round selection in the NFL draft. Hill finished 44 of 60 with three touchdowns.

Hill was steady and confident in the pocket, leading Texas A&M (1-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) to a 31-14 halftime lead and finishing with the most passing yards ever allowed by South Carolina.

NO. 18 MISSISSIPPI 35, BOISE STATE 13

ATLANTA (AP) — Bo Wallace threw four touchdowns passes in a sloppy season opener, and Mississippi pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Shaking off Wallace’s three first-half interceptions, the Rebels (1-0) got the victory before a sparse crowd in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. But it was hardly the sort of convincing performance they were hoping for entering the season with their highest ranking since 2009.

Ole Miss led only 7-6 entering the fourth quarter before finishing off Boise State (0-1) when Wallace threw for TDs on three consecutive throws, ruining the debut of new Broncos coach Bryan Harsin.

NO. 19 Arizona State 45, Weber State 14

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — D.J. Foster ran for 147 yards and three touchdowns, Jaelen Strong had 10 catches for 146 yards, and No. 19 Arizona State opened its season with a 45-14 rout over Weber State on Thursday night.

The Sun Devils’ young defense was sharp in its debut, harassing Weber State quarterback Billy Green and stuffing the Wildcats’ running game before the starters came out.

Arizona State’s quick-hitting offense overcame a slow start, marching over the Wildcats for 570 total yards.